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πŸ’° Bennington College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
In-State Awards
$2,500-$45,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,500-$45,000/yr

Bennington College offers 10 merit scholarships. Awards run $2,500-$45,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $65,398, students receiving the largest award pay about $20,398 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Bennington College

Tuition & fees
$65,398
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Largest annual award
$45,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$20,398/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $19,108), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Bennington College's website
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Other scholarships at Bennington College (10)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Community College of Vermont Scholarship
$20,000/yr
Awarded to high-achieving students who live in Vermont at the time of admission.
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Governors Institute of Vermont Scholarship
$10,000/yr
Awarded to students who identify at the time of admission that they attended one of the GIV residencies.
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John Dewey Merit Scholarship
$12,500-$40,000/yr
Awarded at the time of admission.
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KIPP Scholars Merit Scholarship
$10,000-$20,000/yr
Awarded to students who attended a KIPP high school.
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Peter Drucker Merit Scholarship
$12,250-$42,000/yr
Awarded to high-achieving students at the time of admission.
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Presidential Merit Scholarship
$20,000-$45,000/yr
Awarded to the most exemplary students at the time of admission.
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Thomas Brockway Faculty Scholarship
$5,000-$35,000/yr
Awarded at the time of admission.
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Vermont Leaders Scholarship
$20,000/yr
Awarded to high-achieving students who live in Vermont at the time of admission.
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William Kilpatrick Merit Scholarship
$7,500-$37,500/yr
Awarded at the time of admission.
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Young Writers Merit Scholarship
$2,500-$15,000/yr
Awarded to finalists and winners of the Young Writers Contest during their high school enrollment.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Bennington College

Early Action
11/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/10/2026

Common questions about Bennington College scholarships

How much merit aid does Bennington College give?

Published awards range $2,500-$45,000/yr. Bennington College lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

Does Bennington College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,500-$45,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Bennington College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 69% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Bennington College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Bennington College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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